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Six-Bedroom Aspen Getaway With Year-Round ViewsMansion GlobalThe light-filled house was built in 1980 and updated within the last year.

New Buyers Driving Change in Some of Ottawa’s Most Exclusive NeighbourhoodsThe Globe and MailVenerable Rockcliffe Park and The Glebe are attracting Ottawa’s new tech titans – and their renovating instincts.

Aspen and Vail: Ski With the VIPs in Colorado for a Fraction of the PriceHomes & PropertyAspen has a reputation for healthy outdoor year-round living, with 34 public parks, four yoga studios and excellent restaurants.

Real Estate – Luxury Memo Special ReportLuxury DailyKeeping up with modern times is crucial in every industry, but with the ever-growing competition of residential buildings, it is important for

Engel & Völkers today announced the opening of three new real estate shops along Boston’s South Shore. Vantage Point Realty will now do business as Engel & Völkers Duxbury, Engel & Völkers Norwell and Engel & Völkers Plymouth and will continue to be led by license partner and managing broker, Sheri Sibley. With more than 30 years of experience in Massachusetts real estate, Sibley and her team of over 30 real estate advisors specialize in serving the coastal communities that comprise the South Shore of Boston.

“Along Boston’s historic South Shore, buyers are looking for homes ranging from large waterfront estates to small beach cottages, antique homes and new

Everyone has a story. As real estate professionals, it's our responsibility to know the stories of our clients so we can tailor our service to provide an unforgettable experience to each and every one. We also understand that each of our trusted real estate advisors has their own story ... what makes them tick, what drives them to succeed. All of these stories and all of these individuals make up who we are at Engel & Völkers.

We believe in the power of Engel & Völkers and the remarkable individuals who make up our global network and serve our clients with the utmost passion and care. Want to know a bit more about who we are, our story and what drives us as a company? Visit one of our shops, call one of our advisors or simply read through this special

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How Are Fintech and Proptech Changing the Real Estate Industry in 2018?ForbesTo see how these technologies will weave their way into the real estate market, 10 members of Forbes Real Estate Council share their own views on how fintech and proptech developments are altering the way you do business this year.

A Belgian Castle Famously Painted by Peter Paul Rubens Is for SaleBloomberg PursuitsWho else can say a picture of their house is hanging in London’s National Gallery?

West Lake Hills, Texas, Has a Small-Town Feel With Easy Access to Downtown

When you're on the hunt for a new home, the town over might have some nice condos, Craftsmen or Colonials for sale, but on-the-market cultural heritage sites are much harder to come by. Located in Elewijt, Belgium, a castle once owned by 17th-century master Baroque painter Peter Paul Rubens is currently listed by Engel & Völkers Mechelen, and it's oozing with all the priceless stonework, elaborate fireplaces and art history imaginable.

Dating back to 1304 and originally known as Castle Het Steen, Rubens lived in this home with his second wife Helena Fourment for the last five years of his life from 1635-1640. He redesigned the entire castle in a Flemish Renaissance style, after which the castle became known as Rubens

Exploring Lisbon and Its Surrounding AreasMansion GlobalLisbon, one of Europe’s oldest cities, has an abundance of charm: its steep, cobblestoned streets, baroque and sometimes crumbling buildings, historic cafes and bakeries make

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Condo Conversion of Atlantic Station’s Tallest Building Has Changed the GameCurbedNow, after a decade and a major rehab of the building, The Atlantic is being fully flipped to condos.

Saudi Prince Sells Trump Place Apartment for $36 MillionMansion GlobalA Saudi prince has sold off a lavish Manhattan triplex, boasting a jellyfish tank and panic room, at a Trump-branded building for $36 million.

Who Ordered All the McMansions? 10 Cities Where They're Piled HighestRealtor.comWhile the idea that "Your home is your castle" has been around, presumably, since medieval times, it took on a whole new meaning in the 1980s and '90s, when "McMansions" started sprouting across the United States like upscale real estate kudzu.

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House Hunting in … Hong KongThe New York TimesRegardless of whether they are purchasing a first or second home, foreign buyers pay a stamp duty of 30 percent (an additional 15 percent stamp duty on top of the 15 percent paid by local buyers on a second or third home), said Chris Liem, owner and principal of Engel & Völkers Hong Kong.

Stock Market Plunge: Is Real Estate Safe?RISMediaWhile homeownership rates and home prices are currently at an all-time high, they are not to blame for the market’s volatility.

Condo Tower at Block-Swallowing Midtown Development Has Branding, More DetailsCurbedAccording to Christa Huffstickler, president and CEO of Engel & Volkers Atlanta, who’s been tasked with selling the condo project, the team “spent a lot of

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A Tudor Mansion on a Large Vancouver LotThe Globe and MailBy paying attention to detail, Vancouver home is modernized without sacrificing its charm.

These Properties Have Serious AltitudeSylvanus UrbanWith the ski season in motion, Sylvanus Urban spoke with ski property expert Steven Lafave, License Partner at Engel & Völkers Tremblant, on the ins and outs of shopping for a dream winter getaway.

Hut, Hut, Price Hike! Does Hosting a Super Bowl Have a Super Impact on Home Sales?Realtor.comSuper Bowls are far more than just epic sporting events.

Special Report: The Keys to a Strong Company CultureInmanCreating an environment that promotes retention, productivity and happiness.

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Engel & Völkers Opens in Hawaii With New Franchise PartnerInmanPrimary Properties' Kay Mukaigawa shares why the global company sold her on a partnership.

Catering To An Increasingly International Real Estate Investor BaseForbes For luxury real estate professionals looking to level-up their business in 2018, the key to surpassing the competition will lie in the ability to service an increasingly international client base.

Woodstock’s Stock Rises With Supply of New HomesFinancial TimesVermont village attracts wealthy weekenders but, until now, its market was tight.

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